SYJ x HB : The Stories Behind (Book Two)

The Trip Back Home

Surprised was an understatement with how I felt when Bin handed me the envelope earlier on the patio. I was astounded, and I never expected that he would allow me to travel alone like I had used to do when I was still single. Well, not really alone as my team was with me most times, but then the thing is, I was technically all alone especially when the work is done. It worked for me a lot of times, especially when I was filming and I got attached to the characters. Sometimes, it's quite hard to separate myself away from the character so I always make it a point to rest and unwind after a drama or movie filming.

Especially when I worked with Bin for the first time. I needed to unwind, detach myself as Ha Chae Yoon, who basically had a tension with his character Min Tae Gu. It wasn't easy, as I had to come back right away since I have signed up for a drama comeback which would pair me up to a much younger actor. I had to make the transition fast, literally and figuratively. But then when it's meant to be, fate will definitely find a way to make it happen. And here we are now.

I took a long bath, and prepared to take that nap that I have wanted for so long. Bin himself told me he will take care of everything, and I trust him. Of course, I do trust him.

True enough, when I opened my eyes, it was already six in the evening. I fell asleep for four hours, not bad. And they didn't even wake me up. I got up and did some stretching then I prepared myself to get down. I didn't know what I would be expecting but whatever it is, I am thankful to have been able to take that one of a kind nap.

'Appa, what are we putting in there?' I heard my son asking his father what to do. I looked at them smiling, as they wore the same aprons they wore earlier when they woke me up. Looking at both of them, and Lilo on her carrier just a few steps beside Bin, it made me tear up a little and as I dried my eyes, Stitch came and barked. It was when the boys turned to look at me, while I was patting the dog's head. He has definitely grown quite big and has always been our favorite since he came.

'Hi Eomma,' Pooh said as he came up to me and gave me a kiss. I hugged him then carried him back to the kitchen where my husband was cooking some pasta. I could smell the steak from the oven and smiling, I gave him a kiss on his lips.

'Hi, did you have a good sleep?' he asked as he went back to what he was doing. He was almost done cooking and prepared to plate the pasta.

'Yes, I did,' I replied. 'Thank you. How are you there?' I asked while I was walking towards Lilo who was playing with her bear, Heartsy.

'Oh, we're good. Wait up, we're almost done,' he said. 'Buddy, can you please help Appa?' he asked Pooh, whom I put down earlier. He listened to the instructions and went on to help him. I smiled looking at them and I know, our son will definitely take care of the one whom he will choose in the next few years. Just like how Bin is taking care of me, and us.

Dinner went well and after doing the dishes, Bin sat down on the breakfast nook facing me. The kids were in the TV room with Nanny So Hyun, who got back with Ahjumma, her halmeoni. He smiled at me and held my hand.

'Tell me, do you want to drink hot chocolate?' he asked. I smiled at him.

'Yes, but I will do it. You have been working the whole day, and I wonder why Pooh is so up and about until now,' I replied as I stood to go to the kitchen counter to heat the water. He didn't stop me, and I was just glad. This is just a little gesture to thank him for everything he did today.

'Because he woke up a few minutes before you came down, just at the same time with Lilo,' he replied. As soon as I got the water for boiling, I went to him on his seat and gave him a back hug. His hand went to my arms, while it was locked on his rock hard torso. I buried my face behind him and just rested, thankful for everything that he had done.